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F317 OSL

1989 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,080 mi
Last recorded60,080 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 OSL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,080 miles

radiator cap missing & coolant leaking

security of rear offside wheel cylinder

Fail 5 Dec 2005 60,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

condition of front nearside wheel nuts

coolant leaking

floor pan repaired from inside car & carpet replaced & cannot fully inspect welding

radiator cap missing

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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F317 OSL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 51,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F317 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F317 OSL registered?

F317 OSL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F317 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 OSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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